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Nocturia.

Jeffrey P Weiss1, Jerry G Blaivas

  • 1Weill Medical College of Cornell University, 445 E 77th Street, New York, NY 10021, USA. urojock@aol.com

Current Urology Reports
|September 23, 2003
PubMed
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This review clarifies nocturia (frequent nighttime urination), a condition poorly understood and classified. It presents a new scheme for diagnosis, classification, and treatment based on etiology and pathogenesis.

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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Sleep Medicine

Background:

  • Nocturia, characterized by frequent nighttime urination, has been poorly understood and classified.
  • Multiple underlying factors contribute to nocturia, including pathological conditions and behavioral influences.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current state of knowledge on nocturia.
  • To present algorithms for the diagnosis, classification, and treatment of nocturia.
  • To introduce a novel classification and treatment scheme for nocturia.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on nocturia.
  • Analysis of etiological and pathogenetic factors.
  • Utilizing a 24-hour voiding diary for diagnostic differentiation.

Main Results:

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  • Nocturia can result from nocturnal polyuria, diminished bladder capacity, or a combination.
  • A simple arithmetic analysis of voiding diaries aids in distinguishing these causes.
  • Recent advancements have led to a better classification based on etiology and pathogenesis.

Conclusions:

  • A comprehensive scheme for nocturia classification and treatment is proposed.
  • Improved understanding and classification are crucial for effective nocturia management.
  • This work aims to aid clinicians in treating patients experiencing sleep loss due to nocturia.